Snot is a natural secretion. They are produced by the nasal mucosa. The basis of their composition is a liquid with impurities of salts and proteins. In the normal state, they are transparent and have a consistency of mucus. A small number of snot should be for everyone. Mucus saves the respiratory tract from dehydration and protects them from the penetration of bacteria, dust and other dangerous particles. If an adult has a green snot, then there must be serious reasons.
Why does an adult have green snot?
Usually such a color change is observed in colds and other diseases of the respiratory system. A green shade of mucus secreted from the nose is obtained by attaching special cells to it. Having studied these cells, the nature of the disease can be determined with an accuracy of 99%.
The emergence of green thick snot in an adult is preceded by several serious processes:
- Overcooling or penetration of infection. This is the initial stage of the disease. At this stage, the nasal mucosa dilates blood vessels. Even the necessary slime is discontinued. The person is tormented by dryness and burning sensation in the nasal cavity. Because of this, he often sneezes. This state lasts no more than a few hours.
- Disturbance of nasal breathing. The second stage is characterized by the formation of transparent, but sufficiently abundant, secretions. Lays her nose . This condition persists for several days.
- Decay of microorganisms. The final stage of the disease is the one when an adult has thick green snot, sometimes with blood. A hint of mucus attached to the cells of neutrophils, which are intended to destroy the degradation products of pathogenic microorganisms. If you take treatment, then this stage will last several days and will end safely with recovery. If you ignore the symptoms, can develop sinusitis.
The more saturated the green color snot in the morning in an adult, the further the disease has come and the more difficult it will be to cope with the microorganisms that caused it. To prevent this, doctors are advised to start treating the runny nose immediately after it first appeared.
Causes of nasal congestion and thick green snot in an adult
In most cases, thick green or yellow-green snot is a sign of pneumonia or bronchitis. Sometimes they appear in patients with neglected forms of colds.
If the mucus changes color after the patient has ignored the common cold for a long time, this may indicate sinusitis or otitis.
In addition, green snot can be a manifestation of meningococcal infection. In addition to discharge from the nose, the illness is accompanied by sharp mood changes, headaches, inhibition and the inability to concentrate.
Treatment of green snot
To choose therapy, you need to understand the reasons for the appearance of an adult green snot. The main recreational activities can be considered:
- regular walks in the fresh air;
- the use of liquid in large quantities;
- high-grade food;
- procedures for tempering the body.
It helps to strengthen immunity. A strong immune system will more quickly and effectively cope with any infection.
To facilitate breathing, you can do such procedures:
- Washing with aloe juice, Kalanchoe, onion.
- Inhalations. It is most effective to breathe the steam from potatoes in uniforms, chamomile, eucalyptus.
- Instructions. For them you can use pharmacy and home-made funds. Quickly removes from the common cold the juice of carrots, beets, potatoes both individually and as a mixture.